Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame recognizes those who have accomplished extraordinary feats in international racquetball either as an athlete or contributor. Not only are members recognized for their excellence in the sport, but also for upholding values such as integrity and respect.
The first group of six inductees occurred in 2012 with an additional inductee in 2016. Scroll down to learn more.
The first group of six inductees occurred in 2012 with an additional inductee in 2016. Scroll down to learn more.
Athlete Category
Sherman Greenfeld, Canada (2012)
Achievements
- Pan American Championships 1990, Jacksonville, Florida, USA -- Men's Singles 1st
- IRF World Championships 1994, San Luis Potosí, Mexico -- Men's Singles 1st
- Pan American Championships 1994, Buenos Aires, Argentina -- Men's Singles 1st
- IRF World Championships 1998, Cochabamba, Bolivia -- Men's Singles 1st
- Pan American Championships 1998, Winnipeg, Canada -- Men's Singles 1st
- Numerous international, national, regional, and invitational titles
- 10-time Canadian Champion, 20-time Provincial Champion, and 2-time Athlete of the Year (1994 and 1998)
- 2-time Jewish Athlete of the Year and inducted in into the International Jewish Hall of Fame
- Presented with the Order of the Buffalo in Manitoba in 1998
- Works as an account executive for Bell Media Radio
- His son Zack plays soccer in the residency program for the Vancouver Whitecaps
Heather Stupp Meyer, Canada (2012)
Achievements
- Pan American Championships 1987, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA -- Women's Singles 1st
- IRF World Championships 1988, Hamburg, Germany -- Women's Singles 1st
- IRF World Championships 1990, Caracas, Venezuela -- Women's Singles 1st
- IRF World Championships 1992, Montreal, Canada -- Women's Singles 2nd
- Numerous international, national, regional, and invitational titles
- Heather moved to London, England in 1992
- She works as a magistrate judge in HMCTS (Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service)
- She and her husband Robbie have three children, Ariella, Adam, and Julia
Michelle Gould, United States of America (2012)
Achievements
- Won her first National Title at 12 years of age and made the Adult National Team at age 13.
- Special Achievement Award, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, 1990
- IRF World Championships 1992, Montreal, Canada -- Women's Singles 1st
- World Games 1993, The Hague, Netherlands -- Women's Singles 1st
- IRF World Championships 1994, San Luis Potosí, Mexico -- Women's Singles 1st
- Pan American Championships 1994, Buenos Aires, Argentina -- Women's Doubles 1st
- Pan American Games 1995, Mar del Plata, Argentina -- Women's Singles 1st
- Proclamation City of Boise / Michelle Gould Day April 14th City of Boise/Mayor, 1995
- IRF World Championships 1996, Phoenix, Arizona, USA -- Women’s Singles 1st
- Pan American Championships 1996, Cali, Colombia -- Women's Doubles 1st
- Pan American Championships 1998, Winnipeg, Canada -- Women's Singles 1st
- Numerous international, national, regional, and invitational titles
- 8 United States Racquetball Association Athlete of the Year Awards
- 6-time Winner of the Amateur Athletic Union James E. Sullivan Memorial Award
- 4-time Finalist for Women’s Sports Foundations Sportswoman of the Year
- 3 times: trading card featured inside Sport Illustrated for Kids with racquetball
- 5 World Championship Rings
- Executive Director of AmPRO from 1996-1998
- National Events Coordinator for Ektelon in 1996
- Corporate Director of Programming for 24 Hour Fitness from 1998-2000
- Management Consultant for Ektelon from 2001-2002
- Multiple appearances in Sports Illustrated, Fit Magazine, USA Today, ESPN, ESPN 2, TBS, and Prime Sports Northwest
- Level 22 Station Manager for the United States Postal Service, with them for 15 years and has won multiple awards for her service and dedication.
- Michelle has two children, Ryan Gould and Courtney Gould.
- She started playing racquetball when she was 10 years old.
Cindy Baxter, United States of America (2012)
Achievements
- IRF World Championships and World Games 1981, Santa Clara, California, USA -- Women’s Singles 1st
- IRF World Championships 1984, Sacramento, CA, USA -- Women’s Singles 2nd
- World Games 1985, London, England -- Women's Singles 1st
- IRF World Championships 1986, Orlando, Florida, USA -- Women’s Singles 1st
- Numerous international, national, regional, and invitational titles
Egan Inoue, United States of America (2012)
Achievements
- IRF World Championships 1986, Orlando, Florida, USA -- Men's Singles 1st
- Pan American Championships 1987, Colorado Springs, CO, USA -- Men's Singles 1st
- IRF World Championships 1990, Caracas, Venezuela -- Men's Singles 1st
- Founder of E-force, which has grown to be a leading racquet manufacturer
- Numerous international, national, regional, and invitational titles
- Began learning Shotokan Karate at age three
- Achieved a MMA career of five world championship titles with fights in Pride, Shooto, Superbrawl, and Luminex Cup
- Began playing racquetball competitively at age 16
- Has opened several fitness gyms in Honolulu, Kailua, Aiea
- Author of “Becoming Relentless” which is a blueprint to achieving what you want in life, business, and sports
- His newest venture is CryoTherapy Hawaii, which opened in January 2016 as a new form of therapy.
Contributor Category
Gary Mazaroff, United States of America (2012)
Achievements
- Loyal supporter and contributor to the IRF since the mid 1980’s
- Developed and managed the World Senior Racquetball Championships (IRF’s main fundraiser since 1985; to date, over $400,000 raised toward the development of racquetball worldwide)
- Tournament Manager of the IRF World Championships, Pan American Games, Pan American Championships, Regional invitationals, World Games, and major PASO events under the Olympic Chain since the late 1980's
- Inducted into USA Racquetball Hall of Fame, 1996
- Inducted into Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 1996
- Trained and certified numerous coaches and referees from over 30 countries
- Gary lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his wife Jenni.
Keith Calkins - United States of America (2016)
Achievements
- First involved in the IRF in 1980 as the IRF Executive Vice President until 1996 when he became IRF President
- Instrumental in the IRF becoming an IOC Recognized Member in 1985; at that time, the IRF was the youngest federation ever to receive that recognition.
- Instrumental in the USRA becoming a Group C member of the United States Olympic Committee; gave real visibility to Racquetball worldwide.
- Founded the Pan American Racquetball Confederation in 1986; served as President of PARC 1986-2008.
- Instrumental in PARC and Racquetball being accepted on the program of the Pan American Games 1988; presided as President of IRF and PARC at the first Pan American Games for Racquetball (Argentina, 1995).
- Served on the ARISF Council 13 years 2004-2017
- Served on the Association of Recognized Sports Federations (ARISF) Executive Board from 2012 to 2016
- Served as IRF President 12 years, 2000-2012
- Inducted into USA Racquetball Hall of Fame, 1996 (Past President and Treasurer)
- Represented Racquetball on the USOC Board of Directors for 22 years, 1982-2004
- Possesses 38 years of teaching experience in California Community Colleges
- Retired member of the Marine Corps Reserve
- Married to Gigi Calkins and has two children, Casey Calkins, MD and Ceci Calkins Pettijohn
